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The Books of Kings, Volume 1: The Righteousness of God Illustrated in the Lives of the People of Israel and Judah is unavailable, but you can change that!

In this thorough commentary, Cyril J. Barber builds the case that Christianity needs the teachings of 1 and 2 Kings now more than ever. The history contained within the books of Kings serves as an essential guidepost to Christians, and for those searching for direction, the truth within these texts may be the answer.

From the outset of their independence, the northern tribes (Israel) reverted to idolatry. In the years that followed, Assyria regained its power and began to vie with Egypt for supremacy in the Middle East. Israel and Judah, because of their position, were caught in the middle. In time, and quite unknowingly, the Assyrians became the arm of God’s anger to chasten His people. The northern tribes were defeated in battle in 722 B.C. and the people of Israel were taken into captivity. The surviving kingdom
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